Thanks for all the feedback, you guys!
Beefypotatoes: as far as the "bug"
I fully intended for Ari speak with you first about having helped you to escape, if that's what you mean. She is not one for social niceties, and tends to get directly to the point of what she wants to say.
I played through the game up until that event and the dialogue was intended to be in that order. Sorry if this confused you, though.
(And my apologies for the late reply. Exam sessions tend to get in the way of side projects.
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